ActivTrades review
Updated October 17, 2026 · VaultCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
ActivTrades dates its founding in Switzerland to 2001 and records a move of its headquarters to London in 2005.
Key facts
- Best for
- Readers reviewing ActivTrades company history.
- Headline rate
- 3.3%↗
- Rate type
- Variable↗
- Deposit protection
- FSCS up to GBP 85,000↗
- Access terms
- Funds stay in the account and are free to trade at any time; interest on free margin is paid monthly↗
- Account kind
- Easy access↗
- Legal entity
- ActivTrades Corp↗
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom↗
- Founded
- 2001↗
- Support channels
- Chat, Phone, Email, Help-centre↗
- Official website
- activtrades.com
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 4 sources
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- Google Play
- Elsewhere
Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers many markets, including forex, indices, commodities and stocks
- Several trading platforms, including a mobile platform for iOS and Android
- Access to global index markets across several regions
Cons
- Operates partly outside the European regulatory framework
- Leveraged products carry a high risk of losses
Who it suits
- Readers reviewing ActivTrades company history.
Who should look elsewhere
- People looking for a low risk savings product
- Traders who cannot accept large losses on leveraged positions
Company
ActivTrades dates its founding in Switzerland to 2001 and records a move of its headquarters to London in 2005. These are historical company details only. The retained evidence does not establish a savings account, return, or deposit protection for this catalogue entry.
Risk of losing money
Contracts for difference are complex instruments that carry a high risk of losing money, because leverage magnifies every price move. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading these products with this provider. Anyone thinking about opening an account should first ask whether they really understand how these products work and whether they can handle losses. Money needed for everyday expenses should stay out of leveraged trading, and small test positions can help a newcomer learn before committing larger amounts.
Regulatory position
Parts of the brand's online presence operate outside the European regulatory framework and are not subject to MiFID II rules. Visitors who move from one area of the brand's operations to its global version are warned that they will no longer enjoy the regulatory safeguards of their current jurisdiction. Anyone choosing an account should check which legal entity they are dealing with and which protections apply before sending money. Protections differ from one jurisdiction to another, so the same kind of account can carry very different levels of safety depending on where it is opened.
Platforms and markets
Traders can work across a broad set of markets, including forex, indices, commodities, stocks, cryptocurrencies and exchange traded funds. The brand offers several trading platforms, including one built around advanced order tools such as trailing stops and another with strong charting features. A mobile platform for iOS and Android lets traders follow open positions away from a desk. Index contracts are a notable area, giving exposure to major markets in the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom and China without buying individual shares. Traders can move between these options as their needs change.
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Where ActivTrades is available
- Available
- Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zambia
- Licence in United Kingdom
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) (434413), checked September 26, 2026
- Licence in Bahamas
- Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB), checked September 26, 2026
- Licence in Italy
- Commissione Nazionale per le Societa e la Borsa (CMVM), registered with CONSOB, checked September 26, 2026
- Licence in Portugal
- Commissione Nacional do Mercado de Valores (CMVM), checked September 26, 2026
- Licence in Brazil
- Banco Central do Brasil (BACEN) and CVM, checked September 26, 2026
- Licence in Mauritius
- Financial Services Commission (FSC), checked September 26, 2026
- Licence in United Arab Emirates
- Capital Market Authority (CMA), checked September 26, 2026
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What markets can traders reach through the brand?+
Traders can reach forex, indices, commodities, stocks, cryptocurrencies and exchange traded funds. Index products stand out as a main focus, offering exposure to whole markets rather than single companies. Each product is leveraged, so a trader should understand how margin and price moves affect an open position before trading any of them.
Why is leveraged trading considered high risk?+
Leverage lets a trader control a larger position with a smaller amount of money, so both gains and losses grow. A modest move against an open position can erase funds before a trader expects it. Most retail accounts lose money here, and a cautious approach matters more than chasing short term results.
Which company operates ActivTrades?+
ActivTrades is operated by ActivTrades Corp. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Where is ActivTrades based?+
ActivTrades is based in United Kingdom. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
When was ActivTrades founded?+
ActivTrades was founded in 2001. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
How can I contact ActivTrades support?+
ActivTrades offers support through Chat, Phone, Email, Help-centre. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Sources
- activtrades.com/en checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Chat Call Email; Help Center, Your guide to seamless trading, with answers and resources”
- activtrades.com/en/about-activtrades checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters, Legal entity
“2001 Founded in Switzerland”
- activtrades.com/en/tradingaccounts/individual checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Access terms, Account kind, Headline rate, Rate type
“Get up to 3.3% Interest on Your Free Margin. Paid monthly. No hidden conditions. Your funds stay exactly where they are, free to trade, whenever you want”
- linkedin.com/company/activtrades checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Deposit protection, Licences
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked October 17, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Term, Minimum deposit.